NAIDOC Week 2025 is set to be a vibrant celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, history, and achievements.
This year’s theme, “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision, Legacy,” highlights the resilience and foresight of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth and the enduring legacy of their ancestors.
The Inverell & Tingha NAIDOC Committee have curated a week-long calendar of events and is calling on the Inverell and broader community to join with them to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025!
This NAIDOC Week, communities across Australia will come together to participate in a variety of events, including cultural performances, art exhibitions, community gatherings, and educational workshops.
These activities aim to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of culture and promote reconciliation.
Key Events:
Date
Event Details
Friday, 4 July 2025
Inverell Street March and Opening Ceremony
Assemble 10am @ Armajun, Rivers St Inverell proceed to Victoria Park for Opening Ceremony and BBQ. The public are notified there will be minor disruption to traffic in the CBD with rolling street closures from 10:30am as the march proceeds with police escort from 1 Rivers St:
- North East to Otho Street
- Left onto Otho Street to Byron Street
- Right onto Byron Street to Vivian Street
- Right onto Vivian Street to Victoria Park
- March to conclude at Victoria Park at approximately 11.00am – 11:10am
Sunday, 6 July 2025
Inverell Combined Churches Service 10am Waratah Park, Inverell
Monday, 7 July 2025
Art Exhibition Opening, Inverell Art Gallery
10am Inverell Art Gallery, Evans St Inverell for Exhibition Opening and Morning Tea
Exhibition will run from Mon 7 – Fri 18 July 2025.
Tuesday, 8 July 2025
Tingha Street March & Community Fun Day
Assemble 10am @ Cnr Ruby & Amethyst St, Tingha proceed to Anaiwan LALC for Smoking Ceremony & Welcome. Community Fun Day to follow in Tingha Town Centre concluding at 2PM
The public are notified there will be minor disruption to traffic in Tingha town centre with rolling street closures from 10:30am as the march proceeds with police escort.
Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Danthonia Elders Luncheon
11:30am for 12pm start @ Danthonia
Limited transport available. For transport please phone Armajun on 6721 9777
Friday, 11 July 2025
3 on 3 Basketball Competition
Inverell Skate Park 2pm
NAIDOC Week is a time for all Australians to come together and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is an opportunity to reflect on the past, acknowledge the present, and look forward to a future of unity and respect.
